Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate 230 TE 5d Auto (W124) (1991/J) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Brilliant - can't say no to a free car.
Costs
500 to get it through the MOT and serve - not bad when an exhaust was 180 quid.
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On the road
Driving
Sweet, makes you feel like a millions dollars.
Performance
Surprisingly good for a 2.3 auto.
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Living with it
Reliability
With only 118k on the clock - should still have another 100k left.
Image
The biggest and best car on my street - and it was free! Not that many people know that of course.
Comfort
How smooth? Cruising up and down the M3 is no longer a concern.
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Security and Service
Security
Put remote locking on with an alarm.
Service
Got a Merc specialist to do all the work - v.cheap.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Very quiet.
Other
Could do with another gear for the motorway.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes